dAO Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 I use the stack and slam method for wedging. I like the efficiency of having a fixed wire stand as opposed to pulling wire through the clay. My problem is my "studio" is my dining room. LOL. I have a couple ideas for building a portable wire stand. Before I spend a lot of time fleshing out those ideas, I'd rather not reinvent the wheel if someone has already figured out a good solution. Thanks for any tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeU Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 My cut & slam set up is portable. My studio is in a former bedroom in my trailer, but I can move the station anywhere. Mine is a bit heavy because the guy who made it for me (as a freebie) chose a steel plate for the base, but it does the job superbly. I use cut & slam all the time and dislike wedging anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 I have a large harp that I suspend from a shelf in the greenhouse. Probably wouldn't work in the dining room, but it might get your mind working in other directions........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAO Posted October 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 that's fascinating. You're right about prompting ideas. thank you for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Stack and slam is my normal method, but I don't use a mounted wire. If I ever set up a mounted wire, I will use a wiggle wire in the set up. The small grooves in the clay hold the water and prevent the slam splash when softening some overly stiff clay. It also works well to prevent sliding of softer wet clay on drier clay when mixing two different batches. best, Pres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAO Posted October 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 7 hours ago, Pres said: Stack and slam is my normal method, but I don't use a mounted wire. If I ever set up a mounted wire, I will use a wiggle wire in the set up. The small grooves in the clay hold the water and prevent the slam splash when softening some overly stiff clay. It also works well to prevent sliding of softer wet clay on drier clay when mixing two different batches. best, Pres Good point about the wiggle wire! thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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